Safety
Working Safely With Silica: Health Hazards and OSHA Compliance
Breathing in silica dust remains one of the most common hazards in the construction industry.
By Rick Pedley
December 9, 2021
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by Rick Pedley
Rick Pedley joined the family business in 1979. PK Safety, a supplier of occupational safety and personal protective equipment and manufacturer of its own new FR line GRIT, has been operating since 1947 and takes OSHA, ANSI, PPE and CSA work safety equipment seriously.
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